Abstract: On the basis of systematic analysis of the relationship between the lifelong physical education and the university physical education,the reform of university physical education in the 21st century is discussed theoretically and the importance,necessity and urgency of further reform is also explored.The article gives a further systematical study to the long-term target and the forward benefits which  those cross-century talents are trained to attain in the physical education.Besides,several related ideas and measures are explained in detail.

Key words: lifelong P.E., university physical education, physical education, university students